The Relationship Circle

Boundaries or Buzzwords? Rethinking ‘Therapy Talk’ in Relationships

Have you ever caught yourself labeling someone a narcissist after one bad date? Or said you were “setting a boundary” when really, you were just avoiding an uncomfortable conversation?

In today’s episode, we dive into the rise of therapy speak in modern dating - and what might be getting lost in translation. From gaslighting to attachment styles, these terms can help us understand ourselves… but they can also become walls that keep us from real connection.

Let's explore how the language of healing is showing up in our everyday relationships - and whether we’re using it to open up… or shut down.

Inside this episode:

✨ Why therapy language has become so common in dating
✨ The difference between healthy boundaries and emotional avoidance
✨ How misusing terms like “narcissist” or “gaslighting” can harm trust
✨ The subtle ways we protect ourselves by pathologizing others
✨ What it looks like to speak with clarity and compassion, without hiding behind buzzwords

💗 This is your invitation to get honest about the words you use - and to speak from your heart, not just your head.

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